What BestPlaces Users Say about Austin
Austin, Texas is a rapidly growing city known for its vibrant music scene, outdoor activities, and booming tech industry. With a diverse population and a thriving economy, many people are flocking to this city to live and work. However, as with any place, there are both positive and negative aspects to living in Austin. In order to better understand the experiences of those who have lived in this city, I have gathered a variety of user reviews from BestPlaces.net.
According to user reviews on BestPlaces.net, there are many positive aspects to living in Austin. One user, Grace, shares that "Austin has a great sense of community and a friendly atmosphere. People are generally laid back and open-minded, making it easy to make new friends." Another user, John, praises the city's job market, stating that "Austin offers a wide range of job opportunities, especially in the tech industry. I was able to find a job in my field within a few weeks of moving here." Additionally, user Lily highlights the city's vibrant culture, saying that "there is always something fun to do in Austin, whether it's attending a music festival, trying out a new restaurant, or exploring the city's beautiful parks."
On the other hand, there are also some negative aspects mentioned by users about living in Austin. One user, Mike, expresses his frustration with the city's traffic, stating that "the traffic in Austin is a nightmare, especially during rush hour. It can be stressful and time-consuming to get around." Another user, Samantha, mentions the high cost of living in Austin, saying that "rent prices and property taxes are constantly on the rise, making it difficult for some people to afford to live here." User David brings up an important issue, stating that "while Austin is a diverse city, there are also issues with gentrification and displacement of longtime residents in certain areas."
In conclusion, many user reviews on BestPlaces.net highlight the positive aspects of living in Austin, such as its sense of community, job opportunities, and vibrant culture. However, there are also some challenges and drawbacks mentioned, such as traffic, cost of living, and issues with gentrification. Overall, these user reviews provide valuable insights for anyone considering a move to Austin, allowing them to weigh the pros and cons and make an informed decision for themselves.
based on 449 ReviewsGet to know Austin with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Austin
Not that bad, but not great... - 1/8/2011
I can understand some Austin-native frustration, but some people here take the pop growth way too personally. The hipsters can be a bit pretentious too touting their coolness...it's so lame I just have to laugh. In any case, I was drawn here because of the smaller city, recreation and beautiful hill country, good food, music, school spirit(hook'em horns), and southern hospitality. However, they have freakin' long hot summers, the drivers are a bit scary due to the diversity of people moving here(growing pains I assume), the infrastructure is poor because Austin fought the growth for so long and are now playing catch up, and there's a big homeless/pan-handler problem here - expect to be hit up half a dozen times down on 6th Street. In short, it's not bad, but it's not that special
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In Austin's Defense - 12/12/2010
This is an add on to a previous review I made.
I railed against Austin for its awful summer heat (Day AND night - at least here in the high desert of California it cools off at night. See my review for this area at Lancaster/Antelope Valley, CA.).
BUUUTTTTTT, in Austin's defense, it does have some nice winter weather. It can get cold. I remember it getting down to 2 degrees one day. But, generally speaking it has an avg January low of 40 and an avg January high of 60. So, there's the payback (for awful summer heat).
Couple of other points I didn't address:
Traffic: I saw it go from a place where you didn't have to worry about going cross-town at 8 a.m. or 5 p.m. - to a place where you did.
Haven't been back in a while (If they moved the airport from Airport Blvd way out to Bergstrom did they rename Airport Blvd?? I shared a house with 3 other guys on Airport Blvd and the {commercial airliners} would fly 100 feet over
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My Opinion on Austin - 12/4/2010
I lived in Austin from 1979 - 1995.
PROS:
-pretty hills/some nice views
-pretty lakes nearby (many with nice homes on them)
-pretty river running through town
-pretty wise/cool populace
-decent air quality (last time I checked)
-tons of beautiful women (guy's point of view)
-decent nightlife
-nice racial mix (not an overload of any one category)
-affordable food and utilities
-big university and state capitol add something to town
CONS:
-THE HEAT!!! The main, if not the only, reason I left. It is ungodly from June - August. And May and Sept. are bad too. You HAVE to have air conditioning in your car and home. I was tired of not being able to go outside without sweating miserably and being very uncomfortable (and then come the mosquitos!). It might be dryer than Houston, here, but it is still very muggy.
-housing costs: it looks like Austin ain't cheap no
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A few things I love about Austin - 11/28/2010
Hello. I am a mother of 2 young girls. I am originally from Michigan, and just moved to Austin, and I love it! :-) Austin is a great place to raise children and as far as I can tell the school systems are ahead of the curve. I know I haven't been there long enough to have a natives perspective, but I can already tell that Austin is a city I look forward to spending many quality years in. There is always something fun going on for all ages and theres a great music scene downtown. One great resource to get a feel for what's going in Austin is "austinchronicle.com" And not to mention the sun is always shining! And renting in a nice area is very reasonable for all the great places you can walk to right outside your front door. :-)
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A few things I love about Austin - 11/28/2010
Hello. I am a mother of 2 young girls. I am originally from Michigan, and just moved to Austin, and I love it! :-) Austin is a great place to raise children and as far as I can tell the school systems are ahead of the curve. I know I haven't been there long enough to have a natives perspective, but I can already tell that Austin is a city I look forward to spending many quality years in. There is always something fun going on for all ages and theres a great music scene downtown. One great resource to get a feel for what's going in Austin is "austinchronicle.com" And not to mention the sun is always shining! And renting in a nice area is very reasonable for all the great places you can walk to right outside your front door. :-)
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how long does it take for an active job seeker to - 11/23/2010
hello to all,i need an opinion on austin texas.i'm in college my fiance works for an insurance giant. i need a fair commute,call center job,walking paths, and descent weather. we are good people just looking for the american dream! how long does it take to get a call center job
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Please tell me where all the jobs are... - 11/21/2010
I have lived in Austin for almost 3 years and have YET to find a decent job. I listened to the reports about how great the Texas job market was so I took the leap of faith and made my way to Austin. I have an MBA and working on a PhD and cannot find a decent job. At this current time I am working as a customer service rep. I am very grateful for having a job but... I am still seeking a slice of the apple pie that was talked about so highly!
Can anyone tell me where the jobs
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Austin ROCKS!! - 11/12/2010
Austin is a wonderful place to work, live, play, spend time outdoors with family and friends, start a business, raise children, etc. No place is perfect, but Austin ranks high on so many levels which is why people keep moving here and the city has grown like a weed for over 15+ years. Live music, great support of local businesses, especially restaurants, outdoor activities by the boat load (pun intended), hills, views, lakes, Hawaii-like weather much of the year, mild winters, low unemployment, good jobs, many tech companies here (our nickname is Silicon Hills btw), good hospitals and doctors, UT, the Capitol, proximity to Houston, San Antonio, Dallas/FW, the Texas coast, etc. No tornadoes, earthquakes, hurricanes. Austin is a great city that I predict will one day be Texas' most influential and possibly largest
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